GRE Word List

SINECURE

an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.

Random words

WordMeaning
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
charlatanquack
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
superannuatedoutmoded
encompassinclude
pursea small bag for money
brackishsomewhat salty
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time